Use of the process function within createButton

Description

The Process function in Smenso allows executing a series of actions sequentially. It is used to manage complex workflows in a formula by executing multiple steps in a defined order. This function is particularly useful when intermediate steps are required, and their results need to be used in subsequent actions.

Syntax

Process(action1, action2, ..., actionN)

Arguments

Return Types

The function does not return values directly. It is used to execute actions, allowing the results of individual steps to be used in subsequent actions.

Examples

Process(
  'SetProcessMessage("Creating Calculation..","envelope")',
  'LoadProject("ba2486c7-12d8-4f44-ba1d-515497e4d98c")',
  'set("Invoice","(Unknown)")',
  'HTTPPost("https://example.com", 
    "application/json", 
    JSONPackage(
      "projectID", projectGuid
    )
  )'
)

Explanation of the Example

The example demonstrates creating a calculation memo using the Process function:

• SetProcessMessage: Displays a status message to indicate progress.
• LoadProject: Loads a specific project based on its GUID.
• set: Stores a variable (Invoice) with a default value.
• HTTPPost: Sends the collected data to an external API.

Notes

• Sequential Execution: Actions are executed one after another. The success of one step may affect subsequent actions.
• Error Handling: If a step fails, specific error messages can be defined using SetProcessMessage.
• Combinations: Process can be combined with other functions like if, SetField, or GetProcessResult to create dynamic and conditional workflows.